Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 4,007,570 3,509,140 3,301,260 3,010,050 3,562,460
Total current assets US$ in thousands 1,716,660 1,643,450 1,347,300 1,827,400 1,455,250
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 1,031,960 1,029,880 797,594 1,069,320 943,256
Working capital turnover 5.85 5.72 6.01 3.97 6.96

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $4,007,570K ÷ ($1,716,660K – $1,031,960K)
= 5.85

Working capital turnover is a financial ratio that indicates how efficiently a company is utilizing its working capital to generate sales revenue. The trend analysis of Granite Construction Incorporated's working capital turnover from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, shows fluctuations in the ratio.

- In December 31, 2020, the working capital turnover was reported at 6.96, indicating that the company generated $6.96 in revenue for every dollar of working capital invested.
- By December 31, 2021, the ratio decreased to 3.97, suggesting a decline in the efficiency of working capital utilization.
- In December 31, 2022, the ratio improved to 6.01, indicating better efficiency in generating sales revenue relative to working capital.
- However, in the following years, the ratio experienced some fluctuation, with the working capital turnover being 5.72 in December 31, 2023, and 5.85 in December 31, 2024.

Overall, the variations in the working capital turnover ratio over the years indicate changes in the company's efficiency in utilizing its working capital to support its revenue generation activities. It is essential for the company to monitor and manage its working capital effectively to ensure optimal utilization and operational performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
Granite Construction Incorporated
GVA
5.85
Fluor Corporation
FLR
7.75
Jacobs Solutions Inc.
J
14.31
KBR Inc
KBR
85.15